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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 303.30 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 303.30 and 146.24 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 303.30 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/303.30 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 303.30 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 44,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354.59/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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